Seong Gi-hun is the main character of Squid Game. He’s a very human and imperfect person, which makes him relatable.

👤 Personality

• Kind-hearted – He genuinely cares about other people, even in dangerous situations.

• Emotional – He feels guilt, fear, and sadness deeply.

• Impulsive – He sometimes makes poor decisions without thinking ahead.

• Hopeful – Even when things look terrible, he tries to hold onto hope.

💸 His Situation

At the start of the show, Gi-hun is:

• Deep in debt

• Divorced

• Struggling to be a good father

• Living with his mother

He joins the games out of desperation, hoping to win money to fix his life and help his daughter.

🧠 His Growth

Throughout the series, Gi-hun changes a lot. The games force him to:

• Make painful moral choices

• Question trust and loyalty

• Confront how cruel people (and systems) can be